Best
adjective
Of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, pleasing, or effective type of thing or person.
This is the best cake I've ever eaten.
Often appears as...
- best buddy
- best friend
adverb
In a way that is of the highest standard or quality.
She sings best of all.
Often appears as...
- best known
- best dressed
noun
The thing that is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable.
I will do my best.
Often appears as...
- best of both worlds
- all the best
verb
To defeat someone in a competition, election, or battle.
He bested his opponent in the final round.
Often appears as...
- best someone in a competition
- best someone in a fight
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, pleasing, or effective type of thing or person.
This is the best cake I've ever eaten.
Often appears as...
- best buddy
- best friend
adverb
In a way that is of the highest standard or quality.
She sings best of all.
Often appears as...
- best known
- best dressed
noun
The thing that is the most excellent, outstanding, or desirable.
I will do my best.
Often appears as...
- best of both worlds
- all the best
verb
To defeat someone in a competition, election, or battle.
He bested his opponent in the final round.
Often appears as...
- best someone in a competition
- best someone in a fight
Usage tips
Colloquial
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Pro Tip 1/3Best Practices
Used when advising on the most effective way to do something.
Following the best practices in coding ensures fewer errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparative Praise
Indicates something superior to others previously experienced.
After trying many, this is the best coffee shop.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Opinion
Reflects a personal preference, differing from person to person.
I think strawberry is the best ice cream flavor.
Pro Tip 1/3Best Practices
Used when advising on the most effective way to do something.
Following the best practices in coding ensures fewer errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparative Praise
Indicates something superior to others previously experienced.
After trying many, this is the best coffee shop.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Opinion
Reflects a personal preference, differing from person to person.
I think strawberry is the best ice cream flavor.
Pro Tip 1/3Best Practices
Used when advising on the most effective way to do something.
Following the best practices in coding ensures fewer errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Comparative Praise
Indicates something superior to others previously experienced.
After trying many, this is the best coffee shop.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Opinion
Reflects a personal preference, differing from person to person.
I think strawberry is the best ice cream flavor.
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Who were the Vestal...
When it's her turn to collect the water, she keeps her eyes lowered to the ground. When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger.
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How does anesthesia...
including the brain. That's what inhalational anesthetics do. In Western medicine, diethyl ether was the first common one. It was best known as a recreational drug until doctors started to realize that people sometimes didn't notice injuries they received under the influence.
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History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
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How the food you eat...
is the best fuel for gut bacteria. When bacteria digest fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer. And the more fiber you ingest,
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5 ways to kill your...
and your life is not. The only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey. That's the best way. And your journey is simple -- it's made of steps. Some steps will be right on. Sometimes you will trip.
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Why do we love? A...
to protect and isolate ourselves. Love's delight, intimacy, and warmth helps us overcome our fear of the world, escape our lonely shells, and engage more abundantly in life. Love enriches our whole being, making it the best thing in life.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Growing up, we used to call each other our built-in best friends for life. 'Cause we always thought that we would have each other, and she always saw the best in everyone, no matter who it was, she just like brought out their light.
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The hidden meanings of...
a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow. So, for example, listen more, argue less. Be ready to back up or undo something, and you will make even faster progress. Don't worry about being the best,
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How math saved my life PIPE...
well he gave me the best advice of my life that day when he said maybe you should go back to school and try to learn traditional mathematics so you can say this in a language that we all
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
and now look ready to take on the world. Those that survive their first year have the best possible start in life, thanks to the extraordinary hardships endured by their parents
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Who were the Vestal...
When it's her turn to collect the water, she keeps her eyes lowered to the ground. When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger.
Video examples
How does anesthesia...
including the brain. That's what inhalational anesthetics do. In Western medicine, diethyl ether was the first common one. It was best known as a recreational drug until doctors started to realize that people sometimes didn't notice injuries they received under the influence.
Video examples
History vs. Vladimir...
with one of the world's best educated populations, unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate,
Video examples
How the food you eat...
is the best fuel for gut bacteria. When bacteria digest fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer. And the more fiber you ingest,
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
and your life is not. The only way to really achieve all of your dreams is to fully enjoy every step of your journey. That's the best way. And your journey is simple -- it's made of steps. Some steps will be right on. Sometimes you will trip.
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
to protect and isolate ourselves. Love's delight, intimacy, and warmth helps us overcome our fear of the world, escape our lonely shells, and engage more abundantly in life. Love enriches our whole being, making it the best thing in life.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Growing up, we used to call each other our built-in best friends for life. 'Cause we always thought that we would have each other, and she always saw the best in everyone, no matter who it was, she just like brought out their light.
Video examples
The hidden meanings of...
a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow. So, for example, listen more, argue less. Be ready to back up or undo something, and you will make even faster progress. Don't worry about being the best,
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
well he gave me the best advice of my life that day when he said maybe you should go back to school and try to learn traditional mathematics so you can say this in a language that we all
Video examples
Penguin Chicks Struggle...
and now look ready to take on the world. Those that survive their first year have the best possible start in life, thanks to the extraordinary hardships endured by their parents
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
Me and my brother get along super well. We're, like, best friends. So we'll stay up until, like, five just talking because we get along and, you know, it's cool. And he respects my opinions, and I respect his, even if we don't have the same opinions, but a lot of the time we do.
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Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual... and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
If you die you're completely happy and your soul somewhere lives on. I'm not afraid of dying. Total peace after death, becoming someone else is the best hope I've got.
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Helen Keller
American Author
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Now's the best time you'll ever have in life to get ahead!
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Will Rogers
American Actor
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
Life's a challenge, but that's the best part.
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Mae West
American Actress
Look your best - who said love is blind?
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I have the best job in the world.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
Me and my brother get along super well. We're, like, best friends. So we'll stay up until, like, five just talking because we get along and, you know, it's cool. And he respects my opinions, and I respect his, even if we don't have the same opinions, but a lot of the time we do.
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Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
I think that from the time you start playing sports as a child you see that your responsibility to your team is to play the best that you can play as an individual... and yet, not take anything away from being part of a team.
Quote examples
Kurt Cobain
American Singer
If you die you're completely happy and your soul somewhere lives on. I'm not afraid of dying. Total peace after death, becoming someone else is the best hope I've got.
Quote examples
Helen Keller
American Author
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Now's the best time you'll ever have in life to get ahead!
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Will Rogers
American Actor
Do the best you can, and don't take life too serious.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
Life's a challenge, but that's the best part.
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Mae West
American Actress
Look your best - who said love is blind?
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I have the best job in the world.
Example 1 of 10
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